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Subtract 10/81 from 2/30

2/30 - 10/81 is -23/405.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 81 is 810
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
   2/30 = 2 × 27/30 × 27 = 54/810
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
   10/81 = 10 × 10/81 × 10 = 100/810
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/810 - 100/810 = 54 - 100/810 = -46/810
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/405

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